Panel discusses role of automotive sector in Ontario
The future of the automotive sector and the impact for Ontario will be the focus of a panel discussion at the University of Waterloo next week
The future of the automotive sector and the impact for Ontario will be the focus of a panel discussion at the University of Waterloo next week
By Media RelationsThe future of the automotive sector and the impact for Ontario will be the focus of a panel discussion at the University of Waterloo next week.
The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) is hosting the discussion. UWAFT is one of the two teams that will represent Canada in the North American EcoCAR 3 competition.
The panel will address a variety of topics including ongoing Waterloo research in the area of automotive development, the electrification of vehicles, and the gender gap in the automotive industry and initiatives to address those gaps, such as HeForShe. Participating in the discussion:
UWAFT, Women in Engineering, and Waterloo HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 are co-hosting the event, which will also include a job fair sponsored by General Motors Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of career opportunities in this sector.
Date: Monday February 8, 2016
Time: 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Location: Sedra Student Design Centre, Engineering 5, University of Waterloo
Admission is free. The event is open to the public.
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